EVENT DETAILS
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Status
Completed -
Buy-in
NT$120,000
~USD 3,992 -
Date
01 Sep 2025 -
Start Time
12:00 pm -
Registration Ends
Start of Level 13 (~1:35 pm) -
Starting Stack
250,000
BUY-IN BREAKDOWN
| Total Buy-in | NT$120,000 |
|---|---|
| Prize Pool | NT$108,000 |
| Entry Fee | NT$12,000 |
MECHANICS
PROMO: 50% CASH BACK:
- The first 16 players to collect their starting stack and put their chips into play before the first hand is dealt will receive 50% cash back on the tournament fee.
- Note: Event must start on time for the promo to apply.
LEVELS:
- Levels will be 40 minutes for the duration of the tournament.
- Day 1 will play down until the end of level 10.
- Day 2 will play down until a winner is determined.
RE-ENTRY:
- Unlimited re-entry is allowed before the close of registration.
PAYOUTS:
- Approximately one in seven entries (15%) will be in the money.
SHOT CLOCKS & TIME BANKS:
- Shot Clocks will be implemented throughout the tournament.
- Each player has 15 seconds to act on their first decision and 30 seconds on any subsequent decision.
- Players receive 4 time-extension chips worth 30 seconds each at the time of taking their seat, then 1 additional time-extension chip at the start of every odd level (3, 5, 7, 9, etc).
PACE OF PLAY:
- Players are required to make decisions within a reasonable timeframe.
- Players who are found to intentionally abuse time, deliberately stall, or purposely slow down the game’s progression will be subjected to a 5-second shot clock for all subsequent decision-making.
- In all tournaments, including shot clock tournaments, we retain the right to limit the time any player has to make a decision.
SEATING & RE-DRAWS:
- Play will be 8-handed for the duration of the tournament with a Final Table of 9 players.
- Seating re-draws will be conducted prior to the start of Day 2, and at 16 and 9 players remaining.
STAFF FEE:
- Four percent (4%) of the prize pool will be withheld to offset tournament staffing costs.
RULES:
- Tournament Director Association (TDA) rules will be used.
STRUCTURE
| Lvl | Duration | Small Blind | Big Blind | Ante |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 40 Min | 5,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| 12 | 40 Min | 5,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| 15-Minute Break | ||||
| 13 | 40 Min | 6,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 |
| 14 | 40 Min | 8,000 | 16,000 | 16,000 |
| 15 | 40 Min | 10,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| 16 | 40 Min | 10,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 |
| 17 | 40 Min | 15,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 |
| 18 | 40 Min | 20,000 | 40,000 | 40,000 |
| 19 | 40 Min | 25,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 |
| 20 | 40 Min | 30,000 | 60,000 | 60,000 |
| 21 | 40 Min | 40,000 | 80,000 | 80,000 |
| 22 | 40 Min | 50,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 |
| 23 | 40 Min | 60,000 | 120,000 | 120,000 |
| 24 | 40 Min | 60,000 | 160,000 | 160,000 |
| 25 | 40 Min | 100,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 |
| 26 | 40 Min | 125,000 | 250,000 | 250,000 |
| 27 | 40 Min | 150,000 | 300,000 | 300,000 |
| 28 | 40 Min | 200,000 | 400,000 | 400,000 |
| 29 | 40 Min | 250,000 | 500,000 | 500,000 |
| 30 | 40 Min | 300,000 | 600,000 | 600,000 |
| 31 | 40 Min | 400,000 | 800,000 | 800,000 |
| 32 | 40 Min | 500,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
EVENT DETAILS
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Status
Completed
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Entries
64
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Germany
Fabian Schmidt
TWD1,866,600
| Place | Name | Country | Prize (TWD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabian Schmidt | Germany | 1,866,600 |
| 2 | Tom Verbruggen | Netherlands | 1,614,000 |
| 3 | Harry Halim | Indonesia | 800,000 |
| 4 | Kim Youhyun | South Korea | 525,000 |
| 5 | Patrik Demus | Hungary | 425,000 |
| 6 | Dennis Ng | Australia | 362,000 |
| 7 | Kim Hyunsup | South Korea | 312,000 |
| 8 | Li Jun | UK | 273,000 |
| 9 | Lee Jongkwan | South Korea | 242,000 |
| 10 | Tran Duc Tuan | Vietnam | 216,000 |
EVENT DETAILS
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Status
Completed
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Entries
64
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Germany
Fabian Schmidt
TWD1,866,600
#63: Superstar Challenge – Day 2
Posted 2nd September 2025 by
Ace Kingsley
Superstar Challenge Champion!
The Superstar Challenge — the stage for the elite high-stakes players — drew 64 entries into a fierce showdown. After an intense two-day battle, Fabian Schmidt from Germany 🇩🇪 triumphed, capturing the title and an incredible NT$1,866,600 following a deal with Tom Henricus from the Netherlands 🇳🇱, who secured NT$1,614,000.
A brilliant display of skill, strategy, and composure under pressure — congratulations to Fabian Schmidt, the champion of the Superstar Challenge!
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